Softball Recap: Jonathan Alder Finds Playoff Glory Versus Marion Harding

Pioneers

Margin (Wins)

04/28/26 @ Bellefontaine	17
03/21/26 vs Bishop Hartley	12
03/24/26 vs Ridgedale	11
05/18/26 vs Marion Harding	10
04/30/26 @ Tecumseh	10

With a playoff win on the line, Jonathan Alder rose to the challenge on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over the Marion Harding Presidents. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Jonathan Alder's victory bumped their record up to 13-11. As for Marion Harding, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-21.

Coming up, Jonathan Alder will face off against Bishop Hartley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. Marion Harding does not have any more games scheduled as of now.